Halford Hewitt

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After the death of Arthur Croome in 1930 a new scratch medal competition was put in place for the Spring Meeting. It was originally called the Croome Putter but became the O’Brien Trophy in the early 1960s after the untimely death of Robin O’Brien from cancer in his 30s.
Robin was a superb golfer and played for many years in the Halford Hewitt team, right up to just before he died. Recent winners include Bas Gowar – 4 times, Mike Gowar, Harold Deane - past President, twice. Ed Bragg, Chris Rummery, Richard Webb-Eggleshaw, James Wyke, James Harper, John Wakely, Mike Power - past President, Stuart Mackie twice, Freddie Edmunds and Jack Sallis with scores ranging from 70 to 78.

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Rye winners (Recent)
2021 Freddie Edmunds 72
2019 Jack Sallis 79
2018 Stuart Mackie 70
2017 Stuart Mackie 75
2016 Ed Bragg 74
2014 Mike Gowar 71
2012 Bas Gowar 70
2011 Bas Gowar 75
2010 Bas Gowar 74
2009 Bas Gowar 70
2008 Richard Eggleshaw 70
2005 James Wyke 75
2004 Mike Power 77
2003 Harold Deane 72
2002 Chris Rummery 78
2001 James Harper 77
2000 John Wakely 74
1999 Harold Deane 75